By FreightWaves | Caleb Revill | 4/30/2026 3:36 PM

While global competitors in Europe and Asia are grappling with surging gas prices and heavy war-risk premiums, the United States is emerging as a structural winner in heavy manufacturing. The post SONAR Sitrep: US industrials, freight unexpected winners in Iran war appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 4/30/2026 2:54 PM

Ocean freight rates remain high despite low seasonal demand due to increased fuel costs amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure. The post Make it make sense: Low demand, rising rates on the trans-Pacific appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 4/30/2026 2:40 PM

Self-help initiatives at XPO are being met with better demand, pushing the less-than-truckload carrier’s financial results meaningfully higher. The post XPO could soon see sub-80% ORs appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 4/30/2026 1:30 PM

A major U.S. alcohol distributor is closing facilities and laying off almost 4,700 workers across seven states. The post US alcohol distributor shutters major operations, cuts 4,600 jobs appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 4/30/2026 12:31 PM

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia’s margins appear to be turning the corner following a multiyear expansion. The post Saia eyes margin turnaround amid improving demand appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/30/2026 10:47 AM

Chinese express giant SF has selected Changi Airport to be its first overseas hub as it looks to capitalise on growth in Southeast Asia and South Asia. In order to develop the airport as its hub, the express group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Changi Airport Group (CAG) that will see Singapore… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 4/30/2026 9:47 AM

Turkish Cargo and Air China Cargo have entered a partnership to meet air cargo demand between Turkey and China. Air China Cargo is now operating scheduled cargo flights between Chengdu Shuangliu International (CTU) and Istanbul (IST), as part of its partnership with Turkish Cargo. The cargo division of Turkish Airlines announced the partnership in a… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | FreightWaves Staff | 4/30/2026 9:28 AM

The North American rail industry is at a crossroads due to reshoring and tech growth. This symposium provides a forum to align strategy, policy, and execution for the future. The post STB chairman, industry leaders to headline Future of Rail Symposium appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 4/30/2026 9:00 AM

Four months after their January agreement, Kodiak and Bosch have moved to engineering execution. Kodiak is testing Bosch camera samples and has completed early SensorPod integrations. The post Kodiak AI and Bosch begin hardware deliveries for autonomous trucks appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 4/30/2026 8:10 AM

XPO saw improving trends in its less-than-truckload unit during the first quarter, with margin improvement outpacing normal seasonal patterns. The post First look: XPO cruises past Q1 expectations appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Rob Carpenter | 4/30/2026 8:03 AM

Every year, roughly the same time, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance runs its International Roadcheck. Three days. Thousands of inspectors. Tens of thousands of trucks. The dates get announced months in advance, the focus areas get published, and somehow, fleets still get caught off guard. The post CVSA Roadcheck in 12 days, is a $77,000 fine in your future? appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 4/30/2026 8:00 AM

With 10,000 LNG trucks already operating globally, Westport is introducing its next-generation compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage and delivery system to ACT Expo 2026. powered The post Westport advances natural gas trucks with ACT Expo CNG system launch appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 4/30/2026 8:00 AM

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their updated merger filing to create the first transcontinental railroad makes an even stronger case for increased growth, lower shipper costs, and a more robust U.S. supply chain. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern file revised merger application appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 4/30/2026 8:00 AM

The Houston company landed a 231-mile empty-cab run from Houston to Hutchins on time with zero humans or remote assistance. The post Houston, We Have Liftoff: Bot Auto achieves first humanless commercial run appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Phil Brink | 4/30/2026 6:43 AM

More than 300,000 carriers operate in a system that cannot fully verify who is behind each authority. With limited enforcement and disconnected data, fraud continues to enter through the front door. This May, industry leaders are heading to Washington, DC to address the problem at its source. The post Why the freight industry is going to Washington appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Rebecca Jeffrey | 4/30/2026 6:35 AM

DHL Group reported a solid rise in airfreight volumes in the first quarter, but lower rates put pressure on revenues in the Global Forwarding division. DHL’s airfreight volumes in the first quarter of 2026 were up 3.8% year on year to 438,000 tons. “Air freight volumes were up by 3.8% in the first quarter of… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/30/2026 6:29 AM

Emirates SkyCargo has added a new freighter flight between Toronto and the UAE as it looks to capitalise on increasing demand between the two locations and utilise its growing fleet of freighters. The new service will operate weekly and will also include a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol on the outbound leg from the Middle East.… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/30/2026 6:16 AM

The Air Cargo News Awards are now open for entry and we are searching for cargo hubs that believe they offer best-in-class services to enter the Cargo Hub of the Year category. If the airport that you work for made significant investments in its cargo capabilities over the past year then why not consider entering… ... Read full Story

By Air Cargo News | Damian Brett | 4/30/2026 6:15 AM

Kuehne+Nagel has selected WFS to provide freight forwarding handling service at Europe’s largest cargo airport, Frankfurt Airport. The e-commerce and freight forwarder handling (EFFH) agreement will see WFS handle import shipments while also recording the weight and dimensions of export shipments and make goods secure and ready for carriage. Additional services include cargo labelling, HAWB… ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 4/29/2026 8:23 PM

The Montgomery broker liability case before the Supreme Court was heavily discussed on C.H. Robinson’s earnings call. The post Montgomery broker case before SCOTUS featured topic in Robinson’s earnings call appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story